Sri Lanka: Aftermath of Tsunami

The transcript describes a significant event on Boxing Day morning at South Post, a location near the ocean. A massive wall of water hit the village, causing widespread destruction and altering lives, homes, and livelihoods forever.

Describe the impact of the wall of water mentioned in the text.

• It caused minimal damage

• It destroyed homes and livelihoods

• It was a minor inconvenience

• It helped the village

What does the phrase 'look on' imply about the people affected by the disaster?

• They were indifferent

• They were helpless

• They were happy

• They were proactive